Marlei
Girl nameMarlei has been given to 795 babies in the U.S. since 2002. It peaked in 2020. In 2025, about 1 in 47,273 girls was named Marlei.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
795
Peak year
2020 (75 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2002
10-year trend
▼ -39%
Gender split
99% girls / 1% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Marlei — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Marlei.
FAQ
How popular is the name Marlei?
Marlei has been given to 795 babies in the U.S. since 2002. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Marlei peak?
Marlei peaked in 2020, when 75 babies were given the name.
Is Marlei a girl or boy name?
Marlei is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Marlei are girls).
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